Former Memphis officer Patric Ferguson pleaded guilty to federal charges, including civil rights, kidnapping, and weapon offenses, related to the 2021 abduction and murder of Robert Howard. His sentencing is set for November 13.

Memphis faces high temperatures with a heat index up to 102. Nights bring slight relief with lows around 75. A small chance of rain is forecasted for the upcoming week.

Memphis Police arrested Derrick White for aggravated assault, prioritizing his case through their Aggravated Assault Initiative, leading to a swift apprehension.

The West Tennessee Drug Task Force seized drugs, weapons, and cash at Ridgeview Apartments in Brownsville, leading to one arrest and charges for drug possession and weapon possession.

Southaven man Jonathan Pummill faces new charges involving crimes against children, including statutory rape, after a previous arrest for possession of child pornography.

The Memphis Law Alumni Association will honor seven legal professionals for their contributions at the Pillars of Excellence Awards on August 9, 2025.

Woman testifies about being held for ransom with her child; suspect faces multiple charges, including kidnapping and child abuse, with a $100,000 bail.

Tennessee agents raided a home in Ridgely, seizing over 6 lbs. of marijuana and firearm magazines, but the primary suspect, a convicted felon, was not found. The case progresses under the DA's office.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on I-40 near Third Street in Memphis. Police are searching for the driver and appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Memphis agents seized 10 pounds of meth and a pound of marijuana in a drug bust, part of an ongoing investigation by the West Tennessee Drug Task Force.

Trenton agents conducted a raid on a home linked to drug activity, seizing cocaine and marijuana, and arresting a woman for possession with intent to sell.

A robbery targeting an armored truck outside Orion Financial Bank was reported, with suspects taking a cash container and fleeing on foot. Details and a call for public assistance were issued by Memphis Police.

Shelby County Health Department reports an upcoming appeal on a denied septic system installation in a flood zone, to be reviewed by the Groundwater Control Board.